Initial Application Period Extended To March 18

The FAA has modified its process to request new service suppliers for the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC).

Event Planned For August 21-22 In Salina, KS

Depending on which economic impact report you read these days concerning the future of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), nearly all of them agree that the industry will continue to experience rapid growth in the marketplace over the next two decades.

Leading Organizations To Offer In-Depth Insight Into Specialized Topics On The Unmanned Systems Industry

Organizations focused on wireless infrastructure, autonomous vertical flight, drone ports, marketing solutions, weather and other aspects of unmanned aircraft systems will partner with the Association for Unmanned Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI) to host informational and educational events co-located at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2019, on April 29 to May 2 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

Provides $111,000 Video-Mapping Software Donation

Remote GeoSystems, Inc., a provider of immersive geospatial video, photo and data recording and reporting software for survey and inspection, is partnering with Purdue University with a gift to the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) degree program and laboratory. The UAS program at Purdue focuses on geospatial data collection and analysis by unmanned aerial systems.

Marty Wright Receives W.A. 'Dub' Blessing Flight Instructor Of The Year Award

Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce that Marty Wright, Chief Flight Instructor at the Bell Training Academy, is the 2019 recipient of the W.A. “Dub” Blessing Flight Instructor of the Year Award. This award, sponsored by H. Ross Perot and the Perot family, recognizes superlative contributions by a helicopter flight instructor in upholding high standards of excellence. The award will be presented at HAI’s Salute to Excellence Awards luncheon at HAI HELI-EXPO 2019 in Atlanta.

Will Offer JetWave In-Flight Wi-Fi For Business Jet Market

Satair and Honeywell Aerospace have signed an agreement to distribute Honeywell’s JetWave high-speed in-flight connectivity system to a wide segment of the global business jet market.

Features Two Major Improvements Over The Previous Generation Kit, Company Says

Dart Aerospace (Dart) received STC approval from Transport Canada in late 2018 for its new EC/H130 Emergency Float System (EFS). Applicable to both legacy EC130B4 models and the latest H130 from Airbus, the new EFS features two major improvements over the previous generation kit: compatibility with OEM fixed provisions and the addition of quick release fittings, which allow for the removal of 70% of the kit’s weight in less than five minutes without any tools.

A Whole Set Of Factors Is Detaining The Technology From Entering The Market

Ever wondered how greatly the development of new flying routes would affect the city and make your life easier? Getting to work by air, enjoying spectacular views, avoiding traffic jams – just like in your favorite sci-fi movies. Masterfully presented imaginary flying cars projects in “Blade Runner”, “Fifth Element” and “Back to the Future” became an inspiration for some of the current flying machine developers. A roadless reality, “Back to the Future” character Doc was talking about, seems to be much closer than we think. To go even further – how about those machines being driverless and fully-automatic?

Opens New Research & Development II Facility In Orlando

Lockheed Martin has opened a new $50 million, 255,000 square foot Research & Development II facility in Orlando, FL. Since 2017, Lockheed Martin has created more than 1,000 jobs to support this facility and others in Orlando, with hundreds more expected over the next three to five years.

Event Combines Technology And Neuroscience To Build Interest In Computer Science And Engineering

More than 300 attendees from the USF and Tampa community gathered at the University of South Florida to watch student pilots fly drones with nothing more than brain power.